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Mrs. Hot Cocoa, Boston/Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 31, JD/PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Medical Student Engagement Date: May 30, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: April, 2008 Venue: Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey About Me: I am a professional student by day and an amateur cupcake taster, bargain shopper, and wedding planner by night. I am obsessed with NPR, the Food Network, paper, dance shows, Anthropologie, post-structuralist theory, Weddingbee!, "The Office," and celebrity gossip. When not procrastinating from my dissertation, I spend time catering to Jellyby, our overly anxious shih tzu, and getting to know Mr. Hot Cocoa. We have only been dating for fifteen years, so it's like I'm in love with a stranger! From the East Coast, we are planning a Jewish-Chinese Extravaganza in L.A., where we both grew up.
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Executive Inspiration

November 28th, 2009 @ 1:00 pm by Mrs. Hot Cocoa
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Now that we’re married, I know I should stop seeing “wedding” everywhere. But I saw these gorgeous photos from the White House State dinner, and my inspiration radar just went up.

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The emerald and fuchsia! The gold and amethyst! The stunning chandeliers, chic menus, and elegant chargers.

Drool.

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And while we’re at it, let’s just appreciate the gloriousness that is Michelle’s dress. I’d wear that as a wedding gown. In a heartbeat.

Are you finding wedding inspiration in the Obamas’ style?

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20 Responses to “Executive Inspiration”

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Miss Scissors (message)  7,343 posts, Busy Beekeeper

Oh wow, those chandeliers are amazing! And that tent. Unnng. Everything is fabulous, but the two things I could use are the tents… and chandeliers… and maybe some of the flowers. :p

AND that FANfreakingtastic tux.

11/28/09 @ 1:14 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Dachshund (message)  689 posts, Busy bee

The White House State Dinner was beautiful; I can only imagine how much it cost!

Is it just me, though, or should they have folded the napkins about an inch wider? I don’t really like how they have the napkin/menus arranged.

11/28/09 @ 1:16 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,485 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the look of a tent with clear ceilings or sidewalls, so elegant!

11/28/09 @ 1:18 pm (reply)
 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

i love that there are several other people taking pictures of the table settings as well!

@Miss Dachshund: i agree. the menus sticking out like that are annoying me. lol

11/28/09 @ 1:37 pm (reply)
 
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KMSull (message)  6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

I second Miss Dachshund’s opinion about the napkins. It would have looked better with the menus tucked all the way inside. That being said, that’s GORGEOUS! And those chandeliers are fabulous. My mom was looking through my inspiration pictures and that was the one theme she noticed throughout all of them, the massive chandeliers.

11/28/09 @ 1:44 pm (reply)
 
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sf_carrie (message)  463 posts, Helper bee

Oooooh - thanks for posting! I had seen pictures of Mrs. Obama’s dress and instantly thought: dream wedding dress but I hadn’t seen photos inside the tent. Gorgeous!!

11/28/09 @ 2:28 pm (reply)
 
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Lillindy (message)  7,951 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

Gorgeous! That would make a stunning wedding! And I also agree with Miss Dachshund, either the napkins needed to be folded wider, or the menu shouldn’t have been so wide.

11/28/09 @ 2:56 pm (reply)
 
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alvina
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alvina (message)  807 posts, Busy bee

hahah I actually thought of WEDDING when I first saw the decorations of the reception. :-P Chivari chairs. tall floral centerpieces. Looks like a wedding to me! :)

11/28/09 @ 3:23 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message)  2,098 posts, Buzzing bee

@Miss Dachshund: That drove me crazy too! Glad to see that we are all suckers for symmetry.

11/28/09 @ 3:25 pm (reply)
 
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peachesandtulips
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peachesandtulips (message)  408 posts, Helper bee

Ohhhh to have an unlimited budget. And the Obamas look fab, as usual! Most attractive first couple ever.

11/28/09 @ 5:00 pm (reply)
 
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RecessionistaBride
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RecessionistaBride (message)  5,018 posts, Bee Keeper

Gorgeous! The Obama’s have incredible style… in every way! :)

11/28/09 @ 8:09 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

SO gorgeous! That tent is amazing!

11/28/09 @ 9:13 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Mouse
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Mega-inspiration! I’d totally wear that gown as a wedding dress, too–if I could look half as good as Michelle!

11/28/09 @ 9:43 pm (reply)
 
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amariem25
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amariem25 (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

Wow, is this the dinner those two people crashed? It sure does look beautiful. I wish anyone could go to dinners like this!

11/29/09 @ 12:26 am (reply)
 
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Ms. Mojito
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Ms. Mojito (message)  399 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful! I heart the Obamas style. Michelle always looks so put together. :-)

11/29/09 @ 5:00 am (reply)
 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, that looks awesome! I do agree on those napkins. LOVE Michelle’s dress, too!

11/30/09 @ 9:11 am (reply)
 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

I heart Michelle Obama’s dress. Sigh.

11/30/09 @ 1:04 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Hamster (message)  4,047 posts, Honey bee

Oh man, that’s awesome. Everything fits together perfectly!

11/30/09 @ 2:30 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Parfait (message)  1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

They are so fabulous–I love her dress and their sweet smiles!

12/1/09 @ 1:07 am (reply)
 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  3,105 posts, Sugar bee

Mr. Taffy sent me a link to some coverage… so beautiful! The china is just gorgeous!

12/2/09 @ 9:34 am (reply)
 

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Mrs. Hot Cocoa, Boston/Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 31, JD/PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Medical Student Engagement Date: May 30, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: April, 2008 Venue: Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey About Me: I am a professional student by day and an amateur cupcake taster, bargain shopper, and wedding planner by night. I am obsessed with NPR, the Food Network, paper, dance shows, Anthropologie, post-structuralist theory, Weddingbee!, "The Office," and celebrity gossip. When not procrastinating from my dissertation, I spend time catering to Jellyby, our overly anxious shih tzu, and getting to know Mr. Hot Cocoa. We have only been dating for fifteen years, so it's like I'm in love with a stranger! From the East Coast, we are planning a Jewish-Chinese Extravaganza in L.A., where we both grew up.

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